Episode 1: Stepping Out of the Shadows with Nyna Caputi

Stepping out of the shadows and taking the center stage takes courage. And I will admit that there are times I have failed to summon the courage to do so, even though I knew that is what I needed to do to be an effective leader. This fear has gotten in the way of many things including being more active in sharing my thoughts and opinions on social media. Talking to Nyna helped me realize that my discomfort is being caused by being overly focused on how I would be perceived. Instead, whether it is posting on social media, or voicing my opinion at work, I need to focus on what I am trying to achieve - helping others by sharing my experiences, and ensuring all points of view are being considered before making a decision.

It is hard to summarize what Nyna Caputi does because she does so much! She is a coach, a trainer, a consultant, and a community builder among many other things. She is the founder of The Expat Woman, a community of over 13,000 women professionals. Nyna works with ambitious women, businesses, and teams who want to go from being invisible to standing out from the crowd.  She helps them build their leadership skills and create impact and influence by building a strong personal brand and showcasing their expertise and services. 

Here are the links to the upcoming events that Nyna mentions in the interview:

• International Women's Day Virtual Networking Event, March 8th - RSVP here

• All-Women Virtual Hackathon - Hack the Bias, March 22nd to March 31st - Register here

• Empowered Women's Leadership Virtual Summit, March 31st to April 2nd - RSVP Here

You can connect with her on LinkedIn. You can also schedule a 20-minute complimentary strategy call with Nyna on nynacaputi.com.

Also, please join Nyna’s FB group, She Stands Out and Shines, to be part of a community of dynamic women who are looking for motivation, encouragement, support, and tips, resources, and opportunities to create influence and impact.

If you have any comments about the episode or would like to share your own story, please share them below. I would love to hear from you!